CA Tax Refund Authorized February 14th - Actually Showing February 15th on FTB Website - 10 Days Direct Deposit Timeline

Just got my CA state refund authorized. The FTB website says it was approved on Friday, February 15, 2025. I checked the webapp.ftb.ca.gov refund status page and it shows my current status with three stages clearly marked: Received, Processing, and Issued. When I log in to check my refund status on the FTB website (webapp.ftb.ca.gov), I can see the full details under "Your Refund Results" section. It specifically states: "We authorized your refund on Friday, February 15, 2025." The site is telling me to "allow 10 business days to receive your refund by direct deposit, or 25 business days to receive your refund by check." I opted for direct deposit, so I'm hoping it will arrive within those 10 business days they mention. The FTB page also has this note at the bottom that says "If we made any adjustments to your return, we will notify you by mail." I haven't received anything in the mail yet, so I'm assuming my return was processed without adjustments. Has anyone else gotten the same authorization date (Feb 15)? I'm curious about others' experiences with how accurate these timeframes are. Did you actually receive your direct deposit within the 10 business days they promise? Or for those who got a paper check, did it really take the full 25 business days?

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AstroAce

The FTB website shows your refund has progressed through the "Received" and "Processing" stages, with authorization granted on February 14, 2025. This is a typical authorization date for early filers in the tax season. The portal displays a three-stage progress tracker: Received → Processing → Issued. Based on the authorization date and FTB's stated timeframes, direct deposit recipients should expect funds by March 1st (10 business days), while check recipients should receive payment by March 21st (25 business days). These timelines are standard processing periods for California state refunds. The notification about possible adjustments is standard FTB procedure - if any changes were made to your return amount, you'll receive a separate letter explaining the modifications. The fact that your refund is already authorized suggests no major adjustments were needed, as those typically delay the authorization process. The clear progression through the status stages and February 14th authorization date indicates your return is processing normally within the expected early-season timeline.

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